Davis Cup clash between Australia and United States to be hosted at Kooyong

Lleyton Hewitt's Davis Cup captaincy debut will take place on home soil, with Kooyong selected to host Australia's first-round tie with the United States in March.

Hewitt will retire after next month's Australian Open, after which he will focus his attention on restoring tennis in Australia to its former glory - working with talented youngsters Bernard Tomic, Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis in his role as Davis Cup captain.

The March 4-6 tie will be played on a portable grass court and is a tricky first up assignment for Hewitt, with the US team boasting seven men in the top 100.

"The tie against the United States is going to be tough," Hewitt said.

"It will be my first tie as captain and Ill be looking to help the boys build on the momentum and progress of 2015."

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